Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave an overview of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project registrations. From February 21 to March 7, 2021, a total of 8,185,079 people has registered. In the next phase, registrations for insured persons without smartphones will open from March 15-28, 2021, and then for rights reviews. The process will require one ID card for contact at the Social Security Offices in Bangkok and branches and provinces nationwide. On March 7, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave an overview of the online registrations for the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project through the www.M33WeLoveEachOther.com website. From February 21 to March 7, 2021, a total of 8,185,079 people has registered. In the next phase, registrations for insured persons without smartphones will open from March 15-28, 2021, and open for rights reviews. The process will require one ID card for contact at the Social Security Offices in Bangkok and branches and provinces nationwide. Today is the last day for registrations, which has taken place from February 21 to March 7, 2021. From a target of […]
On February 18, 2021, at 10.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, chaired the training’s commencement on improving competencies in answering inquiries and advice via the Ministry of Labour’s 1506 hotline to serve people more efficiently. The meeting took place at the Grand Mercure Bangkok Fortune Hotel. The training aims to give participants the knowledge and understanding of responding to inquiries and resolving labour issues more accurately and quickly. It will also practice recording the data about the complaints/grievances to the Ministry of Labour through the MIS system to facilitate staff in recording the statistics of complaints/grievances to the Ministry of Labour from every channel. The data can then be reported to executives more effectively. This training program consists of hotline operators in the Ministry of Labour’s 1506 hotline, among all departments under the Ministry of Labour and relevant officials from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, totaling 50 people. The Permanent Secretary of Labour said that the above project is another effort of the Ministry of Labour to upgrade the call center communication channels and services […]
December 17, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha chaired the Covid-19 Management Committee Meeting No. 15/2020. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin attended the meeting at Santi Maitree Building, Government Houses. The meeting informed the announcement of the extension of the emergency declaration period throughout the Kingdom (the 8th time), the report of the pandemic and infected people, and public health measures along the border. The meeting also covered the progress on the development and production of the Covid-19 vaccine preventing the spread of Covid-19 along the border, the implementation of the Prime Minister’s approval as proposed by the Adhoc Committee, and the consideration of easing the enforcement of preventive measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 and report on the progress of the Thailand Plus application. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 17 December 2020
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisory Board members to meet and discuss guidelines on taking complaints and calls through the Ministry of Labour’s 1506 hotline, and developing service systems for more efficiency, in line with target groups’ needs. On November 5, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisory Board Member to the Minister of Labour Mr. Natthawat Teeratathamrong, to chair the meeting to discuss guidelines for receiving complaints calling the Ministry of Labour’s 1506 hotline. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Amphan Tuwwit, along with the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives and related agencies, attend the meeting at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, he said that the government had given importance to government agencies to develop a service system for the people, providing efficient access to government services. The Council of Ministers on December 24, 2019, therefore, passed a resolution approving the heads of government agencies and all relevant government agencies, both in central, regional areas, to check, improve and solve various problems of the service center and […]
Representatives from 15 employee organization councils and the State Enterprise Worker’s Federation of Thailand met with the Labour Minister to propose problems and solutions to the impact of Covid-19 and the effects from layoffs, including workforce reductions in the workplace. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to discuss the labour situation at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Permanent Secretary of Labour, along with the ministry’s senior executives also joined the meeting. The meeting acknowledged problems, proposals, and ideas for joint solutions to the current labour situation. Participants in the meeting included the president and representatives of 15 employee organization councils and the State Enterprise Worker’s Federation of Thailand. Each organization had 3 representatives, for a total of 48 participants. Representatives of the Employee Organization Council and from the State Enterprise Worker’s Federation of Thailand presented issues and solutions to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the effects of laying off workers, including workforce reductions in the workplace. Mr. Suchart said that representatives from the Employee Organization Council and the State Enterprise Worker’s Federation of Thailand had requested to […]
The Labour Minister assigned the Advisor to the Labour Minister, the Department of Employment’s Director-General and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General, to coordinate recruitment in the EEC provinces including Rayong, Chon Buri, and Chachoengsao. He also instructed agencies in the area to prepare over 15,000 job vacancies in the automotive industry, and support more than 1,500 workers to receive legal benefits. On February 18, 2020, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul expressed concern for employees when General Motors or GM will discontinue selling Chevrolet vehicles in Thailand by the end of 2020. Great Wall Motors will buy GM Thailand’s automobile and engine manufacturing center in Rayong. The Labour Minister assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet to Rayong province, along with the Department of Employment’s Director-General Mr. Suchat Pornchaiwiseskul and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha to investigate the facts and assist the employees in receiving benefits following the law. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet reported that the Rayong Office of Labour Protection and Welfare investigated. It found that General Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is located […]
The Permanent Secretary of Labour commenced the 15th ASEAN Senior Labour Officials Meeting (SLOM) to drive cooperation for protection in employment, skills development, promotion of quality employment and ways to exchange knowledge to prepare a new plan to support and drive the ASEAN consensus. Download Images On July 2, 2019, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the commencement of the 15th ASEAN Senior Labour Officials Meeting at Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok. He said that Thailand gives its full support to ensure that a productive meeting to cooperation from all parties to drive the framework of ASEAN Senior Labour Officials, covering a wide range of activities about employment protection and skills development In the ASEAN region. The region has a population of over 630 million people, with around 350 million workers, making ASEAN the fourth largest population after India, China and the European Union. The rate of economic growth in the ASEAN region is satisfactory, averaging higher than 5 percent each year. The Permanent Secretary of Labour further said that as ASEAN Senior Labour Officials […]
The Permanent Secretary of Labour commenced the 15th ASEAN Senior Labour Officials Meeting (SLOM) to drive cooperation for protection in employment, skills development, promotion of quality employment and ways to exchange knowledge to prepare a new plan to support and drive the ASEAN consensus. Download Images On July 2, 2019, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the commencement of the 15th ASEAN Senior Labour Officials Meeting at Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok. He said that Thailand gives its full support to ensure that a productive meeting to cooperation from all parties to drive the framework of ASEAN Senior Labour Officials, covering a wide range of activities about employment protection and skills development In the ASEAN region. The region has a population of over 630 million people, with around 350 million workers, making ASEAN the fourth largest population after India, China and the European Union. The rate of economic growth in the ASEAN region is satisfactory, averaging higher than 5 percent each year. The Permanent Secretary of Labour further said that as ASEAN Senior Labour Officials […]
On July 1, 2019, at 10.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suradej Waleeittikul chaired the meeting to prepare for the 15th ASEAN Senior Labour Officials Meeting (SLOM) and other relevant meetings at the Strategy and Planning Division, 13th floor, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————– Division of Public Relations
The Ministry of Labour together with companies and the National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society, organized the first mobile medical unit and blood donation project from the goal of 15 times to help workers and people who suffer from work hazards. The project also looks at promoting all sectors to recognize the sacrifice and doing good deeds without expecting returns and to celebrate the coronation ceremony of 2019. Download Images On May 15, 2019, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the opening ceremony of the “mobile medical unit and blood donation project on the occasion of the royal coronation” at Thai Honda Manufacturing Co., Ltd. located at 410 Lat Krabang Industrial Estate, Chalong Krung Road, Lam Pla Thew, Lat Krabang, Bangkok. The project was held for the first time from 15 times. The Ministry of Labour, together with Thai Honda Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and the National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society, held the project to celebrate His Majesty the King, on the occasion of the coronation of 2019. He said that His Majesty has […]
On April 23, 2019, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo along with the ministry’s management presented money from the Compensation Fund and Social Security Fund to the families of the workers who died from the fire at CentralWorld Department Store on April 10, 2019, at the Labour Minister’s meeting room, 6th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The incident resulted in two deaths of workers in the social security system, whom both died at the scene, and 15 injured people from dangers from work. Today, the Labour Minister presented money from Compensation Fund and Social Security Fund for the 2 deaths to the family of Mr. Sakchai Chareonlarp, who received funeral assistance of 33,000 Baht, compensation in the case of death of 1,680,000 Baht and old pension contributions of 131,631.20 Baht, totaling 1,844,631.20 Baht, and the family of Mr. Arthit Khamsai who will receive funeral assistance of 33,000 Baht, compensation in case of death of 1,680,000 Baht and old pension contributions of 98,309.06 Baht, totaling 1,811,309.06 Baht. For all 15 injured employees, the Social Security Office in the responsible area has taken care of them and explained […]
On January 21, 2019, at the Grand Ballroom at The Emerald Hotel Bangkok, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo chaired the STEM Workforce Towards SME 4.0 project for the 2019 fiscal year. Download Images Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo gave a speech after the opening of the project. He said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha, prepared a 20-year national development strategy to boost the country’s competitiveness concerning the economy, investment and industry, together with the workforce development towards a Thailand 4.0. The Ministry of Labour has therefore formed urgent policies to develop workers’ skills to become super workers to support 10 target industries in the EEC, special economic zones and nationwide. The Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development has been assigned to implement the STEM Workforce Towards SME 4.0 project for the 2019 fiscal year to meet the said policy. It focuses on over 3 million SMEs, OTOP groups and community enterprises, covering more than 11 million people. The total economic value exceeds 5 trillion Baht. Pol.Gen. […]
On January 21, 2019, at the Grand Ballroom at The Emerald Hotel Bangkok, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo chaired the STEM Workforce Towards SME 4.0 project for the 2019 fiscal year.
On 20 September 2018, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labour, welcomed Mr. Preeda Limnontakul, President of the Network for the Protection of the Rights of the Disabled on the occasion of his visit to discuss the case which Mr. Preeda submitted a letter to the National Human Rights Commission asking to investigate the violation and unfair treatment of persons with disabilities under Section 33, which provides for the employment of persons. However, it appears that the employment figures do not match the rights of persons with disabilities, and Section 35 of the fraudulent training to the disabled caused damage up to 1,500 million baht per year at the meeting room, the Minister of Labour, 6th Floor, Ministry of Labour building. Preview Download Images Major General Adulay added that the Ministry of Labour has set up a fact-finding committee by assigned Mr. Viwat Tanghong, Deputy Director General of Department of Employment as a chairman, Deputy Director-General of Department of Employment and Deputy Director-General of Department of Skill Development as community, to discuss with the President of the […]
On 19 September 2018, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labor, revealed that Mr. Pridi Limnontakul, President of the Network for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, had submitted a letter to the National Human Rights Commission to investigate violations and unfair practices in the employment of persons with disabilities, the Ministry of Labor is responsible for hiring persons with disabilities under Section 33 of the Royal Decree to promoting and improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities, BE 2550 (2007) and Amending (No. 2), BE 2556. Establishments with 100 workers must employ one disabled person if more than 50 people have to hire one person. By 2018, 64,576 people with disabilities are entitled to work in the workplace. Of these, 36,315 people have been admitted to workplaces since Oct, 2017 – Aug, 2018. There are disabled persons registered for the Department of Labor. Sending money to the Fund for Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of Persons with Disabilities pursuant to Section 34 Employers / Entities They have the duty to employ the disabled but do not hire […]
On July 17, 2018, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsin, Minister of Labor, chaired the meeting to monitor the results of the investigation into the suppression, arrest, and prosecution of unlawful alien workers. From July 1 to July 15, 61, at the meeting room, the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labor. The results of the crackdown, arrest, and prosecution of illegal aliens who work illegally from July 1 to July 15. 61 found that 1,623 employers were inspected in the workplace, 156 were employed by the employer, 9.61 percent were foreign workers. There were 30,111 foreign workers, 8,075 Cambodians, 1,071 Cambodians, 618 others, and 37 Vietnamese victims, with 816 foreign workers, representing 2.70 percent. Preview Download Images Gen. Adul added that further action until the end of July would be to alert employers to the need to hire foreign workers without a work permit. Employees without a work permit will not be entitled to stay in Thailand. The 113 Foreign Labor Surveys will then be implemented from August 1 to 15, 2018 and the third from September 1 – […]
